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windows/whats-new/windows-11-overview.md

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 title: Windows 11 overview for administrators
-description: Learn more about Windows 11. Read about the features IT professionals and administrators should know about Windows 11, including security, using apps, using Android apps, the new desktop, and deploying and servicing PCs.
+description: Learn more about Windows 11. Read about the features IT professionals and administrators should know about Windows 11, including security, apps, the new desktop, and deploying and servicing PCs.
 manager: aaroncz
 author: mestew
 ms.author: mstewart
 ms.prod: windows-client
-ms.date: 09/20/2022
+ms.date: 01/31/2024
 ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.topic: overview
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 # Windows 11 overview
 
-Windows 11 is the next client operating system, and includes features that organizations should know. Windows 11 is built on the same foundation as Windows 10. If you use Windows 10, then Windows 11 is a natural transition. It's an update to what you know, and what you're familiar with.
+Windows 11 is a client operating system and includes features that organizations should know about. Windows 11 is built on the same foundation as Windows 10. If you use Windows 10, then Windows 11 is a natural transition. It's an update to what you know, and what you're familiar with.
 
-It offers innovations focused on enhancing end-user productivity, and is designed to support today's hybrid work environment.
+Windows 11 offers innovations focused on enhancing end-user productivity, and is designed to support today's hybrid work environment.
 
-Your investments in update and device management are carried forward. For example, many of the same apps and tools can be used in Windows 11. Many of the same security settings and policies can be applied to Windows 11 devices, including PCs. You can use Windows Autopilot with a zero touch deployment to enroll your Windows devices in Microsoft Intune. You can also use newer features, such as Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 on your Windows 11 devices.
+Your investments in updates and device management are carried forward. For example, many of the same apps and tools can be used in Windows 11. Many of the same security settings and policies can be applied to Windows 11 devices, including PCs. You can use Windows Autopilot with a zero touch deployment to enroll your Windows devices in Microsoft Intune. You can also use newer features, such as Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 on your Windows 11 devices.
 
 This article lists what's new, and some of the features & improvements. For more information on what's new for OEMs, see [What's new in manufacturing, customization, and design](/windows-hardware/get-started/what-s-new-in-windows).
 
@@ -46,13 +46,13 @@ The security and privacy features in Windows 11 are similar to Windows 10. Secur
   - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint)
   - [Enforce compliance for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/mem/intune/protect/advanced-threat-protection)
 
-- The Application Security features help prevent unwanted or malicious code from running, isolate untrusted websites & untrusted Office files, protect against phishing or malware websites, and more.
+- The application security features help prevent unwanted or malicious code from running, isolate untrusted websites & untrusted Office files, protect against phishing or malware websites, and more.
   
   For more information, see  [Windows application security](/windows/security/apps).
 
 - **Windows Hello for Business** helps protect users and identities. It replaces passwords, and uses a PIN or biometric that stays locally on the device. Device manufacturers are including more secure hardware features, such as IR cameras and TPM chips. These features are used with Windows Hello for Business to help protect user identities on your organization devices.
 
-  As an admin, going passwordless help secures user identities. The Windows OS, Azure AD, and Intune work together to remove passwords, create more secure policies, and help enforce compliance.
+  As an admin, going passwordless help secures user identities. The Windows OS, Microsoft Entra ID, and Intune work together to remove passwords, create more secure policies, and help enforce compliance.
 
   For more information, see:
 
@@ -68,27 +68,20 @@ For more information on the security features you can configure, manage, and enf
 
   For more information, see [What is Windows 365 Enterprise?](/windows-365/overview).
 
-- **Microsoft Teams** is included with the OS, and is automatically available on the taskbar. Users select the chat icon, sign in with their personal Microsoft account, and start a call:
-
-  :::image type="content" source="./images/windows-11-whats-new/windows-11-taskbar-microsoft-teams.png" alt-text="On the Windows 11 taskbar, select the camera chat icon to start a Microsoft Teams call.":::
-
-  This version of Microsoft Teams is for personal accounts. For organization accounts, such as `user@contoso.com`, you can deploy the Microsoft Teams app using MDM policy, such as Intune. For more information, see:
+- **Microsoft 365 Apps** can be installed on Windows 11 clients using the device management tools you're already familiar with:
 
   - [What is Intune?](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune)
   - [Add Microsoft 365 apps to Windows 10 devices with Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/apps/apps-add-office365)
-  - [Install Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Configuration Manager](/microsoftteams/msi-deployment)
+  - [What is Microsoft Configuration Manager?](/mem/configmgr/core/understand/introduction)
+  - [Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps with Microsoft Configuration Manager](/deployoffice/deploy-microsoft-365-apps-configuration-manager)
 
-  Users can manage preinstalled apps using the **Settings** app > **Apps** > **Apps & Features**. Admins can [create a policy that pins apps, or removes the default pinned apps from the Taskbar](/windows/configuration/customize-taskbar-windows-11).
-
-- **Power Automate for desktop** is included with the OS. Your users can create flows with this low-code app to help them with everyday tasks. For example, users can create flows that save a message to OneNote, notify a team when there's a new Forms response, get notified when a file is added to SharePoint, and more.
+- **Power Automate for desktop** allows your users to create flows in a low-code app to help them with everyday tasks. For example, users can create flows that save a message to OneNote, notify a team when there's a new Forms response, get notified when a file is added to SharePoint, and more.
 
   For more information, see [Getting started with Power Automate in Windows 11](/power-automate/desktop-flows/getting-started-windows-11).
 
-  Users can manage preinstalled apps using the **Settings** app > **Apps** > **Apps & Features**.
-
 ## Customize the desktop experience
 
-- **Snap Layouts, Snap Groups**: When you open an app, hover your mouse over the minimize/maximize option. When you do, you can select a different layout for the app:
+- **Snap Layouts, Snap Groups**: When you open an app, hover your mouse over the minimize or maximize option. When you do, you can select a different layout for the app:
 
   :::image type="content" source="./images/windows-11-whats-new/windows-11-snap-layouts.png" alt-text="In Windows 11, use the minimize or maximize button on an app to see the available snap layouts.":::
 
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   Users can manage some snap features using the **Settings** app > **System** > **Multitasking**. For more information on the end-user experience, see [Snap your windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/snap-your-windows-885a9b1e-a983-a3b1-16cd-c531795e6241).
 
-  You can also add Snap Layouts to apps your organization creates. For more information, see [Support snap layouts for desktop apps on Windows 11](/windows/apps/desktop/modernize/apply-snap-layout-menu).
+  You can also add Snap Layouts to apps your organization creates. For more information, see [Support snap layouts for desktop apps on Windows 11](/windows/apps/desktop/modernize/apply-snap-layout-menu). 
 
   Starting in Windows 11, version 22H2, you can also activate snap layouts by dragging a window to the top of the screen. The feature is available for both mouse and touch.<!-- MAX 6294246, OS 32513582 -->
 
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   :::image type="content" source="./images/windows-11-whats-new/windows-11-taskbar-widgets.png" alt-text="On the Windows 11 taskbar, select the widgets icon to open and see the available widgets.":::
 
-  You can enable/disable this feature using the `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\widgets` Group Policy. You can also deploy a customized Taskbar to devices in your organization. For more information, see [Customize the Taskbar on Windows 11](/windows/configuration/customize-taskbar-windows-11).
+  You can enable or disable this feature using the following policy:
+    - **Group Policy**: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\widgets
+     - **MDM**: ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/NewsAndInterests/[AllowNewsAndInterests](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-newsandinterests)
 
   For information on the end-user experience, see [Stay up to date with widgets](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/stay-up-to-date-with-widgets-7ba79aaa-dac6-4687-b460-ad16a06be6e4).
 
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   - [Windows Subsystem for Android](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/abed2335-81bf-490a-92e5-fe01b66e5c48)
   - [Windows Subsystem for Android developer information](/windows/android/wsa)
 
-- Your Windows 10 apps will also work on Windows 11. **[App Assure](https://www.microsoft.com/fasttrack/microsoft-365/app-assure)** is also available if there are some issues.
+- Your Windows 10 apps also work on Windows 11. **[App Assure](https://www.microsoft.com/fasttrack/microsoft-365/app-assure)** is also available if there are some issues.
 
   You can continue to use **MSIX packages** for your UWP, Win32, WPF, and WinForm desktop application files. Continue to use **Windows Package Manager** to install Windows apps. You can create **Azure virtual desktops** that run Windows 11. Use **Azure Virtual desktop with MSIX app attach** to virtualize desktops and apps. For more information on these features, see [Overview of apps on Windows client devices](/windows/application-management/overview-windows-apps).
 
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 - **Windows Terminal app**: This app is included with the OS. On previous Windows versions, it's a separate download in the Microsoft Store. For more information, see [What is Windows Terminal?](/windows/terminal/).
 
-  This app combines Windows PowerShell, a command prompt, and Azure Cloud Shell all within the same terminal window. You don't need to open separate apps to use these command-line applications. It has tabs. And when you open a new tab, you can choose your command-line application:
+  This app combines Windows PowerShell, a command prompt, and Azure Cloud Shell all within the same terminal window. You don't need to open separate apps to use these command-line applications. It has tabs. When you open a new tab, you can choose your command-line application:
 
     :::image type="content" source="./images/windows-11-whats-new/windows-terminal-app.png" alt-text="On Windows 11, open the Windows Terminal app to use Windows PowerShell, the command prompt, or Azure Cloud Shell to run commands.":::
 
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   - [Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store](https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/get-updates-for-apps-and-games-in-microsoft-store-a1fe19c0-532d-ec47-7035-d1c5a1dd464f)
   - [How to open Microsoft Store on Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/how-to-open-microsoft-store-on-windows-10-e080b85a-7c9e-46a7-8d8b-3e9a42e32de6)
 
-- The **Microsoft Edge** browser is included with the OS, and is the default browser. Internet Explorer (IE) isn't available in Windows 11. In Microsoft Edge, you can use IE Mode if a website needs Internet Explorer. Open Microsoft Edge, and enter `edge://settings/defaultBrowser` in the URL.
+- The **Microsoft Edge** browser is included with the OS. Internet Explorer (IE) isn't available in Windows 11. In Microsoft Edge, you can use IE Mode if a website needs Internet Explorer. Open Microsoft Edge, and enter `edge://settings/defaultBrowser` in the URL.
 
   To save system resources, Microsoft Edge uses sleeping tabs. Users can configure these settings, and more, in `edge://settings/system`.
 
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 ## Deployment and servicing
 
-- **Install Windows 11**: The same methods you use to install Windows 10 can also be used to install Windows 11. For example, you can deploy Windows to your devices using Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Configuration Manager, and more. Windows 11 will be delivered as an upgrade to eligible devices running Windows 10.
+- **Install Windows 11**: The same methods you use to install Windows 10 can also be used to install Windows 11. For example, you can deploy Windows to your devices using Windows Autopilot, Configuration Manager, and other methods. Windows 11 is delivered as an upgrade to eligible devices running Windows 10.
 
   For more information on getting started, see [Windows client deployment resources and documentation](/windows/deployment/) and [Plan for Windows 11](windows-11-plan.md).
 
   For more information on the end-user experience, see [Ways to install Windows 11](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e).
 
-- **Windows Autopilot**: If you're purchasing new devices, you can use Windows Autopilot to set up and pre-configure the devices. When users get the device, they sign in with their organization account (`user@contoso.com`). In the background, Autopilot gets them ready for use, and deploys any apps or policies you set. You can also use Windows Autopilot to reset, repurpose, and recover devices. Autopilot offers zero touch deployment for admins.
+- **Windows Autopilot**: If you're purchasing new devices, you can use Windows Autopilot to set up and preconfigure the devices. When users get the device, they sign in with their organization account (`user@contoso.com`). In the background, Autopilot gets them ready for use, and deploys any apps or policies you set. You can also use Windows Autopilot to reset, repurpose, and recover devices. Autopilot offers zero touch deployment for admins.
 
   If you have a global or remote workforce, then Autopilot might be the right option to install the OS, and get it ready for use. For more information, see [Overview of Windows Autopilot](/mem/autopilot/windows-autopilot).
 
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 - **Windows Updates and Delivery optimization** helps manage updates, and manage features on your devices. Starting with Windows 11, the OS feature updates are installed annually. For more information on servicing channels, and what they are, see [Servicing channels](/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels).
 
-  Like Windows 10, Windows 11 will receive monthly quality updates.
+  Like Windows 10, Windows 11 receives monthly quality updates.
 
   You have options to install updates on your Windows devices, including Intune, Group Policy, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and more. For more information, see [Assign devices to servicing channels](/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-channels-windows-10-updates).
 
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 ## Education and apps
 
-Windows 11 SE is a new edition of Windows that's designed for education. It runs on low-cost devices, and runs essential apps, including Microsoft 365. For more information, see [Windows 11 SE for Education](/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview).
+Windows 11 SE is a new edition of Windows designed for education. It runs on low-cost devices, and runs essential apps, including Microsoft 365. For more information, see [Windows 11 SE for Education](/education/windows/windows-11-se-overview).
 
 ## Next steps